Second Opportunity School (Closed 2008)

Second Opportunity School serves 276 students in grades 7-12. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
276 students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
70%
15%
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.44
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District # 2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Second Opportunity School?
276 students attend Second Opportunity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Second Opportunity School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Second Opportunity School offer ?
Second Opportunity School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Second Opportunity School part of?
Second Opportunity School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.

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